A player who has quickly impressed supporters with his commitment is midfielder Joe Aribo. His energy will be important when Rangers take on old foes Progres Niederkorn in the Europa League on Thursday.

The Luxembourg minnows knocked them out of the competition two years ago.

It’s reckoned Aribo only cost around £300,000 from Charlton Athletic because of cross-border transfer rules.

Gerrard is increasingly convinced the club landed a real bargain in the 22-year-old.

He said: “I don’t think I should put a price tag on a young player like that, but it would be a lot more than we paid for him – a hell of a lot more.

“He’s got potential to be a top, top midfielder, for sure. He’s got all the attributes. He’s raw and we’ve got to shape him round the edges, and help him, tactically and positionally.

“But it’s a hell of a coup to have him and I think in the future that will be proven.

“He gives us balance on the left side of midfield. He’s got the profile we didn’t have and he’s willing to take the ball in tight spaces.

“He can burst past players, he can out-play them. He’s strong and works tirelessly for the team.

“I’m just glad I’ve got the chance to work with him.

“What a place this is for the next stage of his career. This is the perfect stage for him.”